Making it real
Posted by darklyte510 on October 28th, 2008 | Filed under Design | 2 Comments »
I’m not sure how I feel about Montreal’s new logo… Or its 487,000$ price tag.
[Edit: Here’s a more well-rounded post by Sean]
These kids can draw
Posted by darklyte510 on October 28th, 2008 | Filed under Design | 2 Comments »
By Elaine B. Inc
More than quick sketches and drawings, Moleskine art can encompass mixed media and even digital art. The imperfect lines, smudges and wrinkles give it dimension and raw honesty that more than ever are sought by digital artists and implemented in software. Regardless of any advancement in technology, pen and paper will always be the number once choice for any budding artist or seasoned illustrator.
No theme or medium is ever neglected for the Moleskine treatment if the mood strikes the artist, spawning art like no other. With abstracts, travel themes and even other-worldly monsters, this collection of Moleskine art sketches and drawings is sure to inspire thought and spark your muse. Below you will find diverse styles created for a medium that refuses to die.
Feature: Beautiful Examples of Moleskin Art
Via: Smashing Magazine
I Heart Milton Glaser
Posted by darklyte510 on October 20th, 2008 | Filed under Design | Comment now »
Because I was bored. Because I’m a designer and a pretentious douchebag. Because I don’t think it’s been done before. Because I’ve been slacking off on my blog posts. Because I think people should know about Milton Glaser and his work. But mostly because I’m broke.
We the restless
Posted by darklyte510 on October 13th, 2008 | Filed under Life | 8 Comments »
Here I am again, awake way past my bedtime in the company of nothing more than alcohol, music, a late-night snack (God bless Schwartz’s) and design work. It’s both reassuring and disquieting that I’m quite okay with this being a recurring theme in my life for the foreseeable future.
Here’s to my slow - and pleasant! - descent into alcoholism.
Ark
Posted by darklyte510 on October 9th, 2008 | Filed under Design, Videos | Comment now »
Ark is an incredibly moving animated short that won ‘Best of Show’ at this year’s Siggraph. It’s about survivors trying to find a safe haven after a virus eradicated most of the human population. It’s sad and beautiful and… Just watch it.
> Related: Building the Ark via fxguide
A burning sensation
Posted by darklyte510 on October 4th, 2008 | Filed under Movies, Rants | Comment now »
I don’t remember ever laughing as hard or as often as while watching Bill Maher’s “Religulous” with Sean last night.
Generally speaking, I tend to walk the path of least resistance. Despite the occasional rant on my blog or discussion that I have with my close friends, I consider myself to be a relatively ‘live-and-let-live’ kind of individual, which is why I’m glad that this movie was made. It was like someone took my views on organized religion and decided to make something with them rather than sit by the wayside and doing nothing… Something which I excel at.
I admire Maher for asking the right questions and not being afraid to pursue the issue when someone says something completely absurd and expects him to stand there and take it for the sake of not offending them. Trying to expose the underlying problems that organized religion poses instead of going for the usual cheap jabs consisting of pedophile priests and suicide bombers is what, in my opinion, makes this movie worthwhile. He never tries to trick or ambush the people that he interviews. He only asks them very direct and precise questions and forces them to defend their reasoning as best they can. It’s not his fault that the results are hilarious.
The only problem is that the people who will benefit from watching it most will probably steer clear of it. Chances are that this movie’s core audience will be comprised of people that are just as cynical as Maher on the subject.
Slo-Mo: People Getting Punched in the Face
Posted by darklyte510 on September 29th, 2008 | Filed under Comedy?, Videos | 9 Comments »
Jake showed this to me. It’s pretty much what it sounds like.
Slow Motion Punches to The Face from Eduardo Wydler on Vimeo.
[edit: replaced with the right video]
Harmonica players and rockstars
Posted by darklyte510 on September 25th, 2008 | Filed under Comedy?, Videos | Comment now »
This is probably the most important video of our times. Like I told Sean when he showed it to me, had man not made this, God would have in order to enlighten us.
[Edit: Here’s what it actually is:
Diesel SFW XXX invitation to 30th birthday party on 11th October 2008. 24 hours, 17 cities, 1 party: Tokyo, Beijing, Dubai, Athens, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Milan, Munich, Paris, Oslo, Stockholm, Zurich, London, Sau Paulo and New York. The international line up includes Mark Ronson, N*E*R*D, M.I.A., David Holmes, Chaka Khan, New Young Pony Club and many more.
Via: cpluv.com]
> Feature: THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER BEEN MADE EVER!!!!
> Via: Kanye West University
Whizzing by beautiful architecture
Posted by darklyte510 on September 22nd, 2008 | Filed under Design, Movies | 8 Comments »
Arch Daily is a wonderful blog showcasing architecture from across the globe. I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for beautiful interiors. (I can spot your jab coming from a mile away, Liz. :P)
Also, Nicolas’ review of Death Race is out, and it is glorious.
What is graphic design?
Posted by darklyte510 on September 21st, 2008 | Filed under Design, Videos | Comment now »
“A lo-fi vox pop that asks people on the street the basic questions about graphic design. By Studio Pip and CO.”
Via: QBN